TACO TUESDAY: Cinco de Mayo Street Tacos

Don’t get me wrong, the traditional tacos I had growing up hold a special place in my heart…especially when they’re done well. To this day, I still remember the traditional tacos my first girlfriend’s mom used to make. They were fantastic…those were traditional tacos done right! To this day, I don’t know exactly what she did that made them so good, but I need to ask her. I do know we never made them at home quite like that.

I had a similar reaction when I first tried street tacos. Yes, they’re tacos…but they’re so much more. A couple of things really stand out about street tacos. First, they’re a little smaller…and being a person who loves trying a taste of many different things, this works well in my world. Second, there is a focus on the meat…which means it’s got to taste great!

That’s the heart of this recipe…a great marinade. The citrus really accentuates the great tasting meat while helping to make a traditionally tough piece of meat extremely tender and moist.

Third, corn tortillas! I’ve never been a huge fan of corn tortillas until I realized that you need to heat them…and if you get them just a touch crispy on one side, even better. Now, they really are my go to shell for tacos. For this recipe, look for the “street taco” size.

I can’t wait for you to get grilling! With Cinco de Mayo coming up and with there being an opportunity for “Taco Tuesday” every week, there’s never a better time than now! (Side note: How did Taco Tuesday come about anyway? Let me know if you know.)

If you want to post a pic of your street tacos on Instagram, please tag us (@tinykitchenTV)! I love seeing your Tiny Kitchen Big Taste creations!